Rise WIB has announced entries for the Rise Awards 2026 are open.
The group, which advocates for gender progression in the broadcast and media technology industry, will hold its annual awards ceremony at Troxy, London on November 17th. Honouring outstanding achievement across a wide range of disciplines, the Rise Awards champion the women, advocates and organisations making a significant impact across the industry.
Entrants can be nominated by themselves or others, with applications requiring a statement to say why they should be considered for the Award. Judges are looking for exceptional achievement, innovation and positive impact.
Nominations in the following categories are open from now until 17:00 GMT on August 5th, with the shortlist unveiled at IBC2026:
- Advocate Award – Sponsored by Techex
- Business Leader Award
- Business Operations Award – Sponsored by Encompass
- Company Award for Investment in Women – Sponsored by Ross Video
- Influencer Award
- Marketing Award
- Product Innovation Award – Sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery
- Production Support Engineer Award – Sponsored by Appear
- Project Management or Delivery Award (End User) – Sponsored by bfbs
- Project Management or Delivery Award (Vendor/Service Provider)
- R&D Engineer Award
- Rising Star Award – Sponsored by DXC Technology
- Sales Award
- Student/Apprentice Award – Sponsored by SMPTE
- Technical Operations Award – Sponsored by Vizrt
- Woman of the Year Award
Sadie Groom, founder and CEO of Rise, said, “The Rise Awards celebrate the women who are shaping the future of our industry. Every year we see remarkable examples of innovation, leadership and determination from individuals and organisations working across broadcast and media technology.
“Recognition matters. By shining a spotlight on outstanding achievements, we not only celebrate success, but also create visible role models who can inspire others to pursue and progress in careers across our sector.
‘We look forward to discovering this year’s nominees and celebrating the talent, expertise and passion that continues to drive our industry forward.”
To submit nominee applications, please visit: https://risewib.com/rise-wib-awards
